Quick Facts
Born:
1921-03-04
Birthplace:
Chelsea, London, England, UK
Credits:
55 Total Roles
Joan Greenwood
Acting
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Biography
Joan Greenwood (4 March 1921 ā 27 February 1987) was an English actress. Born in Chelsea, she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Her husky voice, coupled with her slow, precise elocution, was her trademark. Perhaps her most famous role was Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest (1952).
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Known For
Barbarella
The Great Tyrant (voice) (uncredited)
Kind Hearts and Coronets
Sibella
Tom Jones
Lady Bellaston
The Man in the White Suit
Daphne Birnley
Mysterious Island
Lady Mary Fairchild
Whisky Galore!
Peggy Macroon
Moonfleet
Lady Clarista Ashwood
The Importance of Being Earnest
Gwendolen Fairfax
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies MOVIE | Self - (archive footage) |
| 1987 | Little Dorrit MOVIE | Mrs. Clennam |
| 1987 | Miss Marple: At Bertram's Hotel TV | Selina Hazy |
| 1986 | Past Caring MOVIE | Stella |
| 1986 | Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios MOVIE | Interviewee |
| 1985 | Girls On Top TV | Lady Carlton |
| 1984 | Ellis Island TV | Madame Levitska |
| 1981 | Country MOVIE | Dollie van der Biek |
| 1981 | Triangle TV | Judith Harper |
| 1979 | The Flame Is Love MOVIE | Duchess of Grantham |